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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.66, 495.88 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.66, 495.88 and 114.19 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.66 : 495.88 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.66/495.88 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.66x = 495.88 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.66x = 56,623.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,623.01/330.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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